Lost Memory of Skin (Hardcover) by Russell Banks

from BALE

In, Lost Memory of Skin, Russell Banks examines the plight of sex offenders; especially those whose offense is a matter of degree. Do we convict a young man (22 yrs) who has never touched another sexually and is a virgin, the same as one who raped a child, or any one? The problem with this sex of...

from davevanl

A rare book that combines legal ostracism iwith an existential setting. The reader, although (hopefully) not identifying with the main character, can easily develop some empathy with him, despite never even knowing his real name. this book does give rise to a small question which I must google: d...

from YogiABB

I just finished this book. It is awesome. It is about a young registered sex offender in Florida who due to the Florida residency laws can live in only one place in his county, underneath a causeway. He wears a gps ankle bracelet that lets his parole officer know instantly if he strays into a for...

from dysmonia

A layered, well-written story that demonstrates modern social problems in an appropriately oppressive Florida setting. This was the first book I read by Russell Banks, and after reading a few of his earlier books I really don't look at this one as being typical. There aren't any extramarital affa...

from arubabookwoman

The plot of Banks's latest novel is such that one could be excused for avoiding it. However, Banks is such a skillful writer, who creates characters one can care about and plots that are thought-provoking, that I recommend you give this one a try. Stated simply, it's a book about convicted sex of...